Is Being Straightforward a weakness or Strength?

 

Hii Guys!, I am Avinash and here in this article, I will talk about "Being Straight Forward", is this your strength or weakness?

# What is Straightforwardness :

                                                       Straightforwardness is the ability to be able to communicate your message honestly and directly while keeping the fact in mind that others may hold a different opinion or expectation. Usually, in the workplace today, people have a great need for honesty, respect, appreciation, and recognition. Communicating in an honest, straightforward manner is the first and most basic platform upon which assertive communication is built.

"If you are killed in action, you go to Heaven. If you win, you rule this Earth (as beautiful as Heaven). That is why, son of Kunti, take a firm resolve and fight!"-- Shrimad Bhagwad Gita

# Is Being Straightforward Good : 

                                                            From my personal experience, I can say that straightforwardness may not be a sign of weakness, but it creates lots of problems. The straightforward truth is not very easily digested or tolerated.  

    Straightforwardness is always better but many people can't digest this. If you go and tell a person that he is wrong, he may not be able to digest it and he will try to defend his actions. That is why many very straightforward people are not liked by others. Even though what he is telling is true also, many people can't accept this easily.

In the present society, people want sweet coatings on bitter pills also. If the pill is bitter taking that pill is very difficult. But the sugar-coated pill is very tasty and people will easily consume it. This may be the reason many people express their views in a very polished way indirectly.

The most practical aspect of having a successful life is to use the diplomacies instead of being straight to the people or with the circumstances or else you should be in such a powerful situation that nothing bothers you but even after all this, you may lead to the negotiations & not standing all alone to yourself. In reference, this being "straightforwardness" is neither a sign of weakness or of strength but creates an image of yours as an immature & foolish personality who is more into creating enemies around themselves

# Some Signs Of Straightforward Person: 

• They criticize people right in front of them.
• They cannot hide their feelings about someone.
• They get impressed by those who speak straight.
• They think that transparency can solve all kinds of problems.
• They don’t understand it when someone tries sending them indirect messages.
• If they don’t like you, they’ll let you know too!!
• When they’re interested in someone, they’re too obvious about it.
• Sometimes they’re too critical.

# Pros and Cons of Being Straightforward :

let me list some pros and cons of being a straightforward person that I know:-

# Pros:

1. You get immediately what you want and what you need : 

                                                                                                                              If there's something that you don't understand, you move forward to your next move. Sooner or later, you'll learn that you don't need to convince people. We all have 24 hours in a day.

2. You feel better about yourself and sound sleep at night : 

                                                                                             You don't hold a grudge against anyone. You know that all the things in your head that need to be said were out.

3. They strike while the iron is hot :

                                                                                   They are blunt and speak of things in the heat of the moment. The only time when it matters to say something at all! Sometimes it’s because it’s fueled by sheer passion and excitement. And sometimes this can be too much for people to handle but the best way to get a point across is at that moment that it matters, not when everyone has gone home and the moment is gone.

4. You're not afraid of your superiors :

There's this one time that I talked to the first employee of my previous company. When I feel that there's something fishy, I immediately tell it, and if there's no change. I quit.

5. You value people's time and they appreciate it :

                                              I made secure connections here on LinkedIn, and even in real life, because of being straightforward. They know that when I send them a message, they will get something out of it.

# Cons:

1. You will face a lot of rejections :

                            I think that's fine, especially if you totally understand that "You are not everyone's cup of tea."

2. You will always get the blame :

                                           Your plans and ideas won't still work out. So, stay big tough guy at least you gave it a shot.

3. Others will feel like you are a threat :

                                                         Especially if they see what you can bring to the table. because this is the world of diplomacy and your attitude can be a threat to someone.

4. Most people won't open up to you having fewer friends :

                                                                                       That's right. Their drama will stay hidden in their pockets because you can clearly hear and see their excuses.

5. There's a high chance that people will get annoyed at you :

                                                                                                        Truth really hurts. It also leaves a scar. That's how you will be remembered. But like my friend told us "I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not."

SO that's it guys, Thanks a lot for reading my article.